Cyber Operations Supplemental Skills Training IV (CyOSST IV)

The Cyber Operations Supplemental Skills Training IV (CyOSST IV) contract, solicitation number FA8773-25-A-0001, is a sole-source award granted to the Escal Institute of Advanced Technology, doing business as SANS. This action establishes a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of cybersecurity training vouchers and GIAC certifications. The Department of Defense, specifically through the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons office located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, determined that SANS is the only vendor capable of meeting the requirement because it is the sole authorized provider of its own copyright-protected curriculum and certifications. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519 and involves performance taking place in Texas. Managed by points of contact Sheri Keller and Laura L Neely, the agreement ensures the delivery of specialized supplemental skills training essential for cyber operations. The justification for the sole-source selection was formalized in August 2023 to secure the necessary educational resources and professional certifications required for the agency's mission.